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Feeling Safer in Unsafe Times
A Bilingual Therapeutic Coloring Book
By Linda Budd
Illustrated by Rick Lebo
Published by Humanitas Media
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
A calming coloring book for ages 3–8 that helps children explore big feelings when the world feels confusing or frightening, using gentle prompts and relatable scenes to spark conversation with trusted adults.
Feeling Safer in Unsafe Times: A Bilingual Therapeutic Coloring Book is a gentle, supportive tool for children ages 3–8 to talk about and express big feelings after confusing or frightening experiences.
Through ten illustrated, real-life–inspired scenarios, children are invited to color while reflecting on two simple questions: What do you feel? and What can you do? These prompts help children name their feelings and consider small, manageable ways to cope—while giving adults a way to listen and reassure. Presented in both English and Spanish, it’s designed to support conversations
across languages.
Written by an experienced veteran child psychologist, this book provides a creative space for children to process difficult experiences and begin to feel safer.
Feeling Safer in Unsafe Times: A Bilingual Therapeutic Coloring Book is a gentle, supportive tool for children ages 3–8 to talk about and express big feelings after confusing or frightening experiences.
Through ten illustrated, real-life–inspired scenarios, children are invited to color while reflecting on two simple questions: What do you feel? and What can you do? These prompts help children name their feelings and consider small, manageable ways to cope—while giving adults a way to listen and reassure. Presented in both English and Spanish, it’s designed to support conversations
across languages.
Written by an experienced veteran child psychologist, this book provides a creative space for children to process difficult experiences and begin to feel safer.
About The Illustrator
Rick Lebo is a professional illustrator, fine artist and graphic designer, and has been working in the arts for over 40 years. He lives and works in Crowley, Texas, just South of Fort Worth, with his wife of 25 years, 5 children, and 2 grandchildren. Rick's art has been an expansive journey through school, work and dreams, guided by a symphony of imagination and vision. When he's not lost in his art, he finds peace in his family, love, and inspiration. Rick has also recently become a new author of science fiction and fantasy.
Product Details
- Publisher: Humanitas Media (September 15, 2026)
- Length: 24 pages
- ISBN13: 9781967494071
- Ages: 3 - 8
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Raves and Reviews
"What a powerfully sensitive and healing gift to children dealing with immigration fears. I have never seen a children's book so tender and necessary."
–William Doherty, PhD, Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota and cofounder of Braver Angels.
“Dr. Linda Budd has written a stunningly creative and useful bilingual coloring book to be used by professionals, paraprofessionals, and parents to read to 3- to 8-year-olds who feel unsafe and helpless. With incredibly expressive artwork and questions to elicit their emotions, Feeling Safer In Unsafe Times is a gift to young children who find themselves in unsafe environments. I highly recommend it!”
–Pauline Boss, PhD, Retired Family Therapist, Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota, and author of Ambiguous Loss, Harvard University Press
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Trade Paperback 9781967494071
Feeling Safer in Unsafe Times
A Bilingual Therapeutic Coloring Book
By Linda Budd
Illustrated by Rick Lebo
Published by Humanitas Media
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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